Fireproof partition



June 12, 1923. 1,458,652

' J. C. GOODING FIREPHOOF PARTITION Filed April 19, 1922 f6 A 4 f 4 Jazzy/ ig Patented June 12, 1923.

1 UNITED TATES JAMES C. GOODING, 0F WELLSTON, OHIO.

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Application iiled Api-il 19, 1922. Serial No. 555,580.]

To all whom it may concern: I V

Be it known that I, JAMES C. GoomNe, a citizen of the United States, residing at WVellston, in the county o fjJackson and State of Ohio, have invented, a new and useful Fireproof Partition, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to fire proof building walls and partitions. v I

The object of the inventionis to provide a light, strong partition which is enlist-an tially sound proof, economical in construction, highly fire resistant, has a high percentage of salvage value when removed and rebuilt, and which can be "plastered and decorated to match the walls and ceilings to which it joins. v l I Another object is to provide a fireproof partition which has a maximum strngth' and rigidity with a minimum use of material and which can be easily and quickly 'erected and maybe set up on the floor of building and divide the space in any-desired manner.

after the'erection of the building. I

With theforegoing and other objects in view which will appearas the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and n .the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed may be, made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from thespirit of the invention. p

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 represents a horizontal section showing the invention applied to a corner stud.

Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the application of the invention to a right. angle partition stud. I

, Fig. 3 is a similar view of a stud constructed in accordance with this invention,

with the woodenbucks fordoor and sash openings arranged in connection therewith.

Fig. 4; is a cross partition-stud embodying the invention. j

- Fig. 5 is a similar view showing a ceiling and starting wall plate. i I

' Fig. 6 isa similar view showing the application of the invention-tea stud,'and

Fig '7 is a similarview showing one 'ap- Air spaces 17 and 18 are finishing wall plate.

In the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Fig. 1, a corner stud is shown comprising a wooden core 1 Lshaped in cross section and encased in a metal sheathing 5 which is folded to provide an obliquely dis posed longitudinally extending rib 6 arranged at the outerfcorner of the casing and also to form ribs 7 and 8 substantially plication of the invention to the floor, and

vL-shaped in crosssection, the free arms? and 8 respectively, being arranged parallel with the side walls of the sheathing thereby forming substantially U-shaped seats to receive plates 12and 15 composed of board or other suitable material.

I The sheathing at the inner corner of the stud is folded as shown at 11 to provide U-shaped seats 9 and 10*which open in plaster i planesat right angles to'each other'and,

are designed to receive plates 13 and 1 1 of plaster board or' other suitable material which constitute,theinner-walls of the par-' tition, the outer walls being formed by the right angularly disposed plates 12' and. 15.

After the plates 12,13, 14 and 15 have been placed in position as shown in Fig. 1, a coating of plaster 16 isarranged thereover completely embedding "the sheathing ribs which ribs operate as anchors forthe plaster. This coating may be decorated in any desired manner.

formed between-the spaced side walls of the partition and another air space 19 is formed between the sheathing and the core at the inner corner of the core where the'two arms thereof join each other.

The folding of the metal to provide the ribs which constitute the outer walls ofthe' seats for the plates in connection with the core l which is preferably constructed of hard Wood provide a'structure" as strong'as metal and wood cornbined can make it. 1

It will be observed thatthere are no protuberances at the points where the plaster boards enter the grooves'or seats, and

cheapenlngthe construction of the wall;

In the form shownin Fig. -2, .the invention is applied to a right angle partition stud which comprises a hard wood core 1 shown substantially 'T-shaped in cross section and encased by a metal sheathing 5 folded to provide on the outer wall of the head portion of said sheathing oppositely opening board receiving seats '20 and 21, the folded portion of the sheathing providing doubled outer walls for the seats which greatly strengthens them.

The sheathing 5 is folded at the corners provided at the unction of the head of the core with its shank to provide plate, receiving seats 22 and 23 and 22 and 23 respectively, the seats of the respective pairs opening in planes at right anglesto each other to receive plates 24 which may be composed of plaster board or other suitable material. This foldingof the sheathing to form the seats 22, 23, 22 and 23 provide air spaces 25 and 26 at the corners of the stud formed by the junction of the head with'the shank thereof.

The outer side walls of the seats. just above described are formed of double thickness as shown at 27 by folding of the casing the seats 20, 21, 92,

shaped at these points.

After the plates 24 havebeen inserted in 23 and 23*, they are covered by a suitable coating of plaster shown at 28.

In Figs. 3 and 6, the inventionis shown applied to Studs-each of which has a hard wood core lland 1 respectively, which are of the same shape, being substantially rectangular in cross section. Each of these cores is encased by a metal sheathing 29' the side walls of which are folded to provide lateral extensions 30 and 31 which are T- in cross section, the member 30 forming seats 32 and 33 while the member 31- forms seats34 and 35 to receive plates 36. In Fig.3 one pair ofplates only are employed, the opposed face of the said stud having mounted thereona wooden buck 37 for a door or sash opening.

In Fig. 4,. the invention is shown aplied to a cross section, the core 38 of which is constructed of hard wood and ismade cruciform in cross section, and encased in a metal sheathing 39. This sheathing 39' is bent and folded at the corners formed by the arms of the cross to provide plate receivi'ng seats 40 and 41 which open in planes at right angles to each other andare de signed to receive plaster board plates 42 over which is arranged a coating 43 of plaster. The construction of this sheathing and the arrangement of the boards at .the four corners is exactly the same and hence, one only need be described in detail.

In 5, aceiling and starting wall plate is shown comprising a hard wood core substantially rectangular in cross section and encased on three sides by a metal sheathing 45 which is U-shaped in-cross section, the arms 46 thereof having seats 47 carried thereby and opening in a direction opposite to the casing 45, said seats 47 having their outer walls doubled as shown at 48. These seats 47 are designed to receive plaster boards or plates '49 over which is arranged a plaster coating 50.

In the form shown in Fig. 7, a floor or finishing wall plate is shown comprising a hard wood core 51 encased in ametal sheathing 52, similarly constructed to the sheathin 45 of Fig. 1, except that the outer walls of the seats 52 thereof are made single instead of double, these seats 53 sup port boards 54 over which is arranged a plaster-coating 55. p

In the use of the partitions and side walls embodying this invention, when construct- This operation is then repeated on the opposite side of the partition. The seats of a studding are then placed over the plates or boards and the studding driven up, tight and toe-nailed to the ceiling plate and to the floor plate. This operation is repeated according to the number of panels required by the partition.

From the above description it will be obvious that with some slight'variations,

these metal encased studs and plates may be used to completely construct a building, the walls, floors, ceilings and roof, being formed therefrom. The wooden cores used, per mit fastening of any wooden trimming or finishing to the vwalls without any special ground, furring, or blocking bein'g'employed.

It will also be seen that any'kind of material desired may be used in the construction of the plates which "are described as composed of plaster board, and that they may vary in thickness for either the outside or inside of the walls of all cases leaving non-conducting air chambers which render the partition or wall substantially sound-proof. I

I claim: v

1. A wall of the class described comprising a studin the form of a rigid, solid'core,

a metal sheathing encasing said core and folded to form combined plate receiving In testimony that I claim the foregoing 7 seats and anchors, some of said seats beas my own, I have hereto affixed my signa-' ing so formed and spaced from the core to ture in the presence of two Witnesses. provide air spaces between the sheathing j JAMES C. GOODING. 5 and the core, plates mounted in said seats, Witnesses s I I and a coating encompassing said plates and n H. A. GODDARD, sheathing. H. S. WILLARD, Jr. 

